Highlights ► Study of heavy-duty natural gas transit buses retrofitted with an economic oxidation formulation oxidation catalyst finds regulated emissions fell carbon monoxide by 99%, hydrocarbons by 62%, and carbonyl compound by 96%. ► Overall, the catalyst produced a 93% reduction in emissions of volatile organic compounds and was also effective in reducing PAH emissions by 46%.

    Abstract The paper discusses the performance of heavy-duty natural gas transit buses retrofitted with economic oxidation formulation oxidation catalysts in reducing regulated and unregulated emissions. The regulated emissions exhibited a 99% reduction in emissions of carbon monoxide, a 62% reduction in emissions of hydrocarbons with the presence of the oxidation catalyst, and a 96% decrease in carbonyl compound emissions. The catalyst formulation effectively targeted the lower chain volatile hydrocarbon fraction in the exhaust, which generally requires high light-off temperatures. Overall, the catalyst produced a 93% reduction in emissions of volatile organic compounds and was effective in reducing PAH emissions by 46%.


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    Title :

    Effect of an economical oxidation catalyst formulation on regulated and unregulated pollutants from natural gas fueled heavy duty transit buses




    Publication date :

    2011-01-01


    Size :

    5 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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